Other than at home with my parents, that is. Or sharing a room whilst on holiday.

Having been dating Jason for a long time, I suppose I assumed that I would move in with him when the time was right, though I wouldn't have predicted doing it in a country other than Australia. It's already been over a fortnight since I've been here (crazy!) and I think that for a couple living together for the first time, we're doing well.

I daresay the novelty of finally settling down hasn't worn off, but I really am loving it.

I love waking up in the morning and grumbling about him turning the lights on while I'm still trying to get my fifteen extra minutes of shut-eye. I love him giving me a quick peck on the cheek before he leaves. I love being here when he comes home and working out what we're going to cook for dinner. I love saying goodnight to him and knowing he's next to me when I fall asleep. I love stealing all the covers.

I love it just being us.**

We're alot alike. We don't go out a lot. We save dinners out for special occasions - though there was that one time last week where we ended up in Chinatown by chance and treated ourselves to a dinner for the sake of it. We're quite alright with laying low and relaxing after work. If we're not chatting about something, we're comfortable doing our own thing. We are quite happy sitting side by side on cushions on the floor with our laptops out, typing away in companionable silence.

(My vice is blogging and scrabulous, his vice is sports news and lurking on my blog. Ha.)

Don't get me wrong, I know it's not always sunshine and rainbows. But I've known for a while that this is something I've wanted to do, and our personalities are a really good match. If we have issues, we'll sort them out. All I know is that working out routines for who cooks, cleans up, or checks the mailbox: they've never been more fun.

I'm so glad things are going to smoothly! Isn't it great when things work out that way?

I hope figuring out cleaning routines works out as well for you as it did for us. Tim and I both hit our "OMG Can't take the mess anymore!" point at about the same time, so neither of us has to nag the other to clean. It's so nice.

Jeff and I lived together for two years before we married. It was rough sometimes especially when I needed my space, but it was the best thing ever, really (discounting marriage, of course). The first year, we were like playing house. Sometimes, it still feels like it. I'm so happy for you guys. Have fun!

It is so fun living with your significant other! I think Jennie's right too; it doesn't completely wear off because I still catch myself thinking about how lovely it is to just be me and him being us :)

I feel lucky because Torsten and I never really had any growing pains or settling in adjustment issues when we moved in together. It was and continues to be a positive experience much like you describe. I love it.

Also, yes I paid for those boots in British pounds. Though because I'm outside the EU they took the VAT out, which saved me about 15 pounds, essentially negating the cost of international shipping.

I wish that our living together had gone so smoothly. Unfortunately my husband was graced with a mother who did (and does and would if she could every second of every damn day GAH!) everything for him and that made living with someone "who is not your damn maid thank you very much" a little difficult to get used to. :)

Aw I'm so glad that living together is working out. I'm thinking about moving in with my boyfriend soon and I feel like it's such a huge step. Granted I can't wait for that "us" feeling like you said, it's just so cute!

How sweet if it's meant to be it's meant to be -Me & R moved in together after 5 weeks of dating, we were officially an exclusive couple after 2 days as I was going on holiday for 2 weeks! Moved in 2 weeks 3 days later. It wasn't smooth sailing all the time but it's been 11 years now! So something’s is right the thing to remember is not to take each other for granted Seeya hugya *G*

Ahh man! I can just picture you two lovebirds, tap-tapping away at your laptops. We didn't live together (well till we got married) but honestly, it was just the same. One day I came and tossed all my stuff in the closet and a week or two later, I couldn't imagine being by myself again. Silly, huh?

So glad things are working out so well! Everyone told Mark and I that the first year is the hardest. We had a round first 6 months (even with the sunshine and rainbows too) but after that it's been smooth sailing. :) Good luck!

i'm glad everything's going so well for you guys. joe and i lived together for about a year before we got married, and i loved it. i love coming home to him and falling asleep with him, among all the other things. it's wonderful.

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I'm Aly - a SAHM from Sydney, Australia. I married my best friend in 2011 & we live together with our crazy cats and golden retriever. After battling through infertility, PCOS and IVF, our miracle daughter was born in March 2013. After 3 miscarriages, 3 freeze all stim cycles & 8 FETs, we finally welcomed our rainbow baby daughter in September 2016. Being lucky enough to raise two beautiful girls means that life is pretty darned spectacular.